Waipukurau 26 Apr 2026
GOING: H(9)
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BEN ANDERSEN BUILDING/GROUNDWORKS PLUS HANDICAP 1600m Track: HEAVY 9 True |
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Strong tempo assured from Invisible Spirit and Hidalgo leading the charge. UNUSUAL INVADER (6) has yet to run a bad race in 5 starts, and his third as the favourite at Trentham 8 weeks ago was very good. Dropping back to 1600m won't harm her, and in an easier assignment, she is the one to beat, so follow your money. KNICKERLESS (10) ran herself back into some form last time out when finishing second in BM60 grade at Tauherenikau 5 weeks ago, and she won't find this much harder. Stick with her. INVISIBLE SPIRIT (1) is an accomplished jumper, resuming, but he still retains some dash on the flat. Include in all top 4 combos to be safe, especially if the track is heavy. OUTER FOCUS (11) resumes from a short spell, and he has won a recent Foxton trial. He has a good gate, and he will be ready to rumble fresh. BELLE'S CHANCE (12) has a good finish when the tempo is genuine, and with a run to suit, she is capable of a top 3 finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unusual Invader is the on to beat.
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| 1 | 7314x |
INVISIBLE SPIRIT
KEVIN MYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J & C PERCY, C & K JACKSON, A D CURRIE, A JACKSON Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Te Aroha September 21 over 3600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Justice with 69.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Wanganui Rating 75 April 5 2025 over 2050m, soft track; 11 len behind Duncan Creek carrying 56.5kg at $23. Everything points to a bright return. |
1 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 2 | 514x9 |
BERNARDO
KEVIN MYERS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K T MYERS & J KING Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Reefton January 8 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Fun Test carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Otaki December 19 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Stone The Crows with 58.5kg at $5.90. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
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| 3 | 75217 |
CARTER JOHN
DAVID HAWORTH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R HAWORTH Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Trentham on March 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Surround Sound carrying 58.5kg at $16.90. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Waverley March 18 over 1400m defeating Pee Bee Girl with 58.5kg at $5.40. Major player on best form. |
4 LIAM KAURI |
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| 4 | 5440x |
KWANZA
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS C & P S NELSON Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Wanganui November 22 over 2040m, soft track; 6 len behind Helluvah Return with 59kg at $8.30. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Otaki September 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Opera Belle carrying 59kg at $6.70. Expect a forward showing. |
8 J K RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 778x0 |
LOSTCAUSE
J LUPTON 7YO BR/BL MARE 58.0KG H & B SYMES, I SYMES & J LUPTON Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Girl Talk carrying 54.5kg at $29.50. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Waverley on October 19 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Just Charlie carrying 54kg at $8.30. Is a second up winner in the past and can improve sharply. |
3 C DELL |
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| 6 | 31243 |
UNUSUAL INVADER
FRASER AURET 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG MRS K A & N J AURET Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Julianus with 58kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $3.20. Sure to go well. |
5 MADAN SINGH |
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| 7 | 1389x |
HIDALGO
NIALL QUINN 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BARRY, BRENT, EMMA & SUSAN PHILLIPS Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Woodville September 7 over 3000m, in the wet; 17 len behind Roc Up Ralph with 65.5kg at $4.60. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Ascot Park April 6 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 17 len behind Miss Layla with 55kg at $26.70. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
7 M HUDSON |
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| 8 | 0x439 |
SID'S MATE
K R HERCOCK 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J HERCOCK & R SELLWOOD Last start 9th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lerado carrying 57.5kg at $30.70. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Carisbrooke Castle carrying 60kg at $13.70. Has ability and looks one of the chances. |
4 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 9 | 30170 |
HAYWORTH
ANDREW CAMPBELL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TOMMY GARY HEPTINSTALL, ANDREW CAMPBELL, JOHN ANTHONY BARNAO, CHRISTOPHER VINCENT BARNAO, THOMAS MICHAEL PIVAC, DAVID ROWAN PLATT, NICKI CRUICKSHANK & WITHONEL SYNDICATE At the latest run 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind La Diem carrying 55kg at $35.70. Before that won by 1.75 len at Tauherenikau March 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Vincero with 55.5kg at $1.80. Useful type and worth another chance. |
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| 10 | 70862 |
KNICKERLESS
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MS D A MASTERS & M G PASSEY Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Carisbrooke Castle with 58kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at Hawera on February 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind El Jaycee with 56kg at $11.70. Forward showing expected. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 11 | 2607x |
OUTER FOCUS
KEVIN MYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS J M MCGIVEN & DR J D O'FLAHERTY Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 January 28 over 1650m, soft track; 5 len behind Single Red with 57kg at $25.70. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Trentham October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Dollybird with 58kg at $31.10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
2 LILY SUTHERLAND |
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| 12 | 63617 |
BELLE'S CHARM
LISA LATTA 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MRS S V GRAY, C R & J NELSON & N W NICHOLSON At the latest run 7th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Lerado carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Waverley March 18 over 1650m defeating Sweysmart carrying 56.5kg at $6. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 13 | 41690 |
ZARAVELA
K R HERCOCK 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST & EST LATE D T CHAMPION Last start sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lerado carrying 56kg at $49.20. The race before that 9th of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 56.5kg at $53.50. Hard to enthuse. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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